"Guv," Kevin says, smiling cautiously. He nods to her, and to Quill, and gestures to Xie, a motion of introduction.
"Xie, this is Superintendent Lofthouse."
"Rebecca," says Lofthouse, despite the fact that no one in her team calls her that. "It's nice to finally meet you, Xie. Would you like a cup of tea?"
There is, of course a pot on the table. Lisa and Tony, having jumped in behind them and closed the portal, take seats themselves. The arrangement of the five is very clear, the same way they've unconsciously been sitting at the cottage table, but with Lofthouse among them there's an aura of completeness.
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Date: 2023-10-21 03:09 pm (UTC)"Xie, this is Superintendent Lofthouse."
"Rebecca," says Lofthouse, despite the fact that no one in her team calls her that. "It's nice to finally meet you, Xie. Would you like a cup of tea?"
There is, of course a pot on the table. Lisa and Tony, having jumped in behind them and closed the portal, take seats themselves. The arrangement of the five is very clear, the same way they've unconsciously been sitting at the cottage table, but with Lofthouse among them there's an aura of completeness.